INCIDENT ONGOING – THREAT TO VESSELS IN THE AREA
Event: Attack (TBC)
Date and Time: 11 November 2020, 0219HRS LT
Location:70nm SE of Cotonou, Benin EEZ
Position: 05°12’N, 002°35’E
Distance from Shore: Approx. 70nm
Vessel Details
Type: Oil/Chemical Tanker
L x B: TBC
Speed: TBC
Event Details
Kidnapped: TBC
Injured: TBC
Killed: TBC
Security Present: TBC
Weather: TBC
Wave Height: TBC
Threat Details
Number of Perpetrators: TBC
Number of Craft: 1
Weapons Seen: Firearms
Equipment Seen: TBC
Description: MDAT-GoG has reported that a vessel has come under attack 70nm south of Cotonou, Local Authorities have been informed.
Vessels in the area should exercise extreme caution.
ARC will update when more information is received
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